The best restaurants in Glaven Valley North Norfolk East of England

Great lil cage in a beautiful setting.

Visited before and always been happy with service and coffee. This time had cake too... most delicious lemon cake... so good went back and had another slice the next day! Coffee very good, purchased coffee beans too, to take home.

You'll find By The Quayside on Blakeney Quay (on the right hand side of the car park as you go in). This is a must visit. You can eat outside at the tables or get your food to take away. Whilst we were staying at Blakeney, we enjoyed a variety of their delicious food. Sandwiches - Tuna; smoked salmon and dill and horseradish dressing; fresh crab - all served on really fresh bread and generously filled. We also tried the salt and pepper squid, which came with a dip; their own fish finger sandwich (lovely toasted ciabatta roll with just the right amount of dressing; dressed crab; and half a lobster tail. Everything, including the dressed crab and lobster, are made to order. No pre-packaged food here, all served up with a smile and a chat. So, so friendly. One day we were late home and they were packing up, but it wasn't any trouble for them to make up our order. I can't stress how generous the portions were - but even more important was the price. For the quality and freshness, other fish stalls/huts were almost twice the price. Which was the reason we kept returning and urge you to go too. My husband actually heard the owner speaking to another local business person, who was suggesting she should put her prices up (Blakeney is an expensive place); but she was firm in her belief that she wanted it to be affordable for the many visitors that came to the town and was happy with what she was charging. To the lovely ladies that run the stall, thank you so much for being so friendly and accommodating, we're just sorry that we didn't get your names so we could credit you. We wish you continued success.

Hidden up the High Street! What a gem! Bingo on Mondays every other week is brilliant, bring cash though. Friendly bar and fab fish n chips on Fridays. Very dog friendly too, lovely beer garden and a diary full of tribute music gigs and other events!

Lovely coffee at very reasonable prices. Nice ambiance.

We had been customers here for many years but over the last couple of years we thought the prices had got a bit greedy so we’d stopped coming. But earlier this year they started offering Sunday lunch at £50 which was much more reasonable and good value for money. It has returned to a regular treat for us and I suspect many more previous customers. The food is still exceptional along with very good service. The staff know their stuff and make it a very relaxed and pleasant experience. You can book your table for anytime between 12 and 4 and you are not rushed. The menu is varied and you have a choice which you never used to which is a plus. And generous portions, you will not come away disappointed! We have booked again and have no doubt it will be excellent again and a regular treat.

We wish to have a good meal before leaving Blakeney, and I'm greatful to find this place. There are not much comments about the restaurant on Google map, but that doesn't mean that the restaurant is poor. The restaurant was granted the 2 AA Rosette award and the chef did amazing job from starter to main course. The King Prawn with Focaccia is one of the best starter that I tried for the last few years, the delicious Creme Fraiche become a wonderful linkage of the prawn and the bread. I really wish we order one more. For the main course, the steak & resotto are wonderful and we both agree the hash brown is the highlight and bring the main course to another level. North Norfolk is a peaceful place and people are keen to stay a weekend for relaxing. If you're interested to a proper dining, I'm sure you will love the whole dining experience

Wasn't having a good day. Visited Birdy's and my mood changed. Extremely friendly staff, Birdy herself and another lady. My doggies were offered snacks and made welcome. There was a water bowl for them. We sat outside and listened to the boats, seagulls and general background conversation. The tables and chairs were very clean and there was just something about the whole atmosphere. I felt more able to negotiate the hustle and bustle that is Blakeney. Thank you, both.

We visited whilst on holiday in the area. We were greeted by very friendly staff. Although the restaurant was busy, being a Saturday evening, we were not rushed and enjoyed a leisurely meal. My friend is coeliac and the menu offered her lots of choice. The food was delicious, the service was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our evening.

Great products, friendly staff - been using whenever we’re in the area over the last 15 years. Very sorry to see it closing down 👎

As locals, we really enjoyed our visit to see the re-imagined cafe under the Norfolk Tea brand (our fave brew!). After a few ropey lunches when the cafe was open and declining in the past, we thought the revamp bright and inviting. The tea is first rate and the coffee is, in fact, made using a proper Italian coffee machine - a lovely ‘coastal’ blend as they call it. Our locally made savouries and cakes were delicious and not over-priced. We were told that further developments are planned, including the pizza nights, which we enjoyed previously. The staff seem lovely and this beautiful spot has now come back to life. We disagree with the early criticism by a few naysayers and think the new owners are on to a very good thing. Most people, after a ‘bracing’ and sometimes muddy walk on the marshes, dressed outdoor gear, simply want a good quality cuppa or coffee and a nice lunchtime snack, not a fancy meal and it’s great to see this new offering in this idyllic place. Well done and we will be back soon!

This is the first visit to Back to the Garden in some time.Decided to give it another go.Had the soup which was a Thai sweet potato ( not sure on exact ingredients,but,neither was the waitress).It came with warm bread.The soup and bread were delicious.Very tasty.Also had a non alcoholic drink (can). The cost of this was a little over £12:00! I was shocked and when I got home I wondered if I had been wrongly charged.Won’t be rushing back at that price.

We knew we were in for a good experience as soon as we walked into The Moorings and saw/heard how much the many other customers were enjoying their evening. Service was friendly and quick, so we were soon seated with menus, olives and bread to follow. Our meals were excellent, especially Angela’s ginger pudding, and there was a good choice of wines. If you’re spending an evening in Blakeney, make yourself a booking and look forward to an excellent meal in convivial surroundings.

My porridge turned up cold, so I sent it back. It came back and it came back cold a second time. I asked for sourdough toast with my breakfast, but was told “it only comes with certain meals”. They said they could give me sourdough bread, but they didn’t bother giving me that either. The other plates of breakfast were not hot either. Overdone poached eggs. Some of the staff were not unduly friendly, or helpful.

Its always good to see pop up cafe type food places. They provide a relatively cheap snack quickly. This one is no exception.